Chief Information Officer

IntroductionThis position is limited to current employees of the State of Maryland only.GRADE23LOCATION OF POSITIONMaryland Cannabis Administration, Office of Information Technology, Linthicum, MarylandMain Purpose of JobThis position will oversee the day-to-day activities of the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA)'s Office of Information Technology (IT). The Chief Information Officer will support the mission, goals and objectives of the MCA by providing executive management and technical direction of all aspects of information technology within the MCA. This position will also serve as a principal advisor to the Chief of Staff, Director, and other senior staff members, in regards to the application of information technology and systems within the agency.In addition, this position will serve as the primary liaison between the MCA and the Department of Information Technology (DOIT). This position will be responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and implementing complex IT programs, in order to meet organizational goals and legal requirements. This position will also be responsible for supervising the activities of IT department staff members, as well as for supporting the implementation of a new enterprise management system.Furthermore, this position will be responsible for conducting assessments of agency systems, along with researching and staying up to date on innovative systems and enhancements which will benefit the MCA. Finally, this position will be responsible for the development and management of the IT budget and expenditures, while also making decisions regarding personnel actions, including hirings, terminations, and promotions.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science; Computer Information Technology; Information Security; Cybersecurity; and/or a related field(s).Experience: Five (5) years of experience working in an Information Technology (IT) environment, including supporting IT initiatives, budgets, procurements, and projects, as well as two (2) years of direct management of IT technical staff and resources.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSThe desired candidate should have experience analyzing IT resource needs and formulating feasible recommendations regarding technology solutions. The desired candidate should also have supervisory experience, along with internal and external customer service experience. Additionally, the desired candidate should have experience communicating and collaborating with vendor representatives.Finally, the desired candidate should possess any of the following certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification; IT Information Library Foundations Certification (ITIL); Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP); Certified Chief Information Officer (CCIO); and/or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).LIMITATIONS ON SELECTIONThis position is limited to current employees of the State of Maryland only.SELECTION PROCESSThis is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your application.Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.BENEFITSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MCA, Office of Human Resources, 849 International Drive, Linthicum, Maryland 21090. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. Only additional materials which are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact MCA's Office of Human Resources, at (410) 487-8060 or (443) 761-8194. You may also reach us via email, at mca.employment@maryland.gov.If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 487-8060 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258.We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.